Description
The Pansonic FZ-10 3DO was the predecessor to the Panasonic FZ-1. It was introduced in the US in 1994 with an introduction price of $399. This was much more affordable than the $699 dollar Panasonic FZ-1.
Unlike the FZ-1, the FZ-10 had a top loading CD tray and an integrated memory manager. The controller was also smaller and lighter than the one included with the FZ-1, but lacked a headphones output.
When the FZ-10 was introduced by Panasonic, the 3DO was not selling well. The high expectations of the console were not fulfilled. The FZ-10 was a last-ditch effort to turn the tide. By using cheaper components and a simpler design, the console was cheaper to produce. As a result, costs could be reduced and the price for the consumer could therefore be lowered. This in the hope of boosting sales.
| SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Name | FZ-10 |
| Type | Home Console |
| Sort | Standard |
| Lifespan | 1994-1996 |
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Generation | 5th |
| Worth | 150 euro |
| Prices | $399 |
| Units | -FZ-10: 100.000 and 1000.000 -3DO total: 2.000.000 |
| Games released | 200+ |
| Rarity | uncommon |
| Predecessor | – |
| Successor | – |
| CPU | 32-bit RISC CPU @ 12.5 MHz (ARM 60) |
| RAM | 2 MB of main RAM[1] 1 MB of VRAM |
| Storage | 32 KB SRAM (Save) |
| Screen resolution | -640×480 (interpolated), -320×240 (actual) 60 Hz -768×576 (interpolated) -384×288 (actual) 50 Hz for PAL version. -Two video co-processors capable of producing 9–16 million pixels per second (36–64 megapix/s interpolated), distorted, scaled, rotated and texture mapped. |
| Media | CD (Double Speed) |
| Power | AC 230 V 50/60 HZ |
| Region code | PAL |
| Connections | -Composite RCA -S-video -RF Switch |
| Peripherals | -Controller -Light gun -Mouse -Steering wheel |